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Kent, Washington

Staff Pharmacist, Amazon Pharmacy - Fulfillment

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$104k-$146k

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them and take them as prescribed.

We have provided customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support, and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps while creating programs and products that embody our mission and position ourselves in becoming the world's safest and fastest online pharmacy.

We are looking for a Staff Pharmacist to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy!

Shift: Sunday - Wednesday, 4:00am- 2:30pm

Key Job Responsibilities

Please note that specific responsibilities may vary by position and location.

The following list represents potential duties that may be required:

● Maintain comprehensive customer profiles including current and past medical history, clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medications (including over-the-counter and home remedies)

● Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Make recommendations for therapy changes to the prescriber as appropriate

● Operate and Troubleshoot Pharmacy Automation Systems

  • Utilize, monitor, and troubleshoot automated dispensing and fulfillment systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of prescription orders
  • Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and engineering teams to resolve automation issues, optimize workflows, and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards

● Dispense Controlled Substances and Maintain Regulatory Compliance

  • Accurately dispense controlled substances in accordance with DEA regulations and state-specific laws
  • Maintain thorough, timely, and auditable records of all controlled substance transactions, including inventory management, reconciliation, and reporting

requirements

● Provide Clinical Support:

  • Answer clinical questions and provide guidance
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members
  • Document all healthcare team communications
  • Investigate and resolve medication errors

● Additional Responsibilities:

  • Implement policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal laws
  • Maintain required regulatory documentation
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support pharmacy operations across departments as needed
  • Physical requirements may include ability to perform warehouse work and lift at least 20 pounds Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Science, or Doctor of Pharmacy in PharmD, or Doctor of Pharmacy
  • Can have an active and unrestricted pharmacist license in your state of employment (additional licenses may be required)
  • Proficiency with basic computer functions and pharmacy systems
  • Exemplary interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal/state regulations concerning patient care

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits [https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, WA, Kent - 103,800.00 - 146,400.00 USD annually

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist will evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness and manage pharmacy automation systems to ensure accurate prescription fulfillment. They are also responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, managing controlled substance records, and providing clinical support to the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementWorkflow optimizationInterpersonal skillsTroubleshootingQuality assurance

Pharmacist Career Context

In Washington, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$159k (60 salary observations; 145 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,587 salary observations; 7,786 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 60% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
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CME allowance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,670 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Kent

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$593k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,973/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Basic Life & AD&D insurance
Supplemental life plans
EAP
Mental Health Support
Medical Advice Line